Typhoon 'Glenda' Beats Heavy Rains On The Philippines

Josephine Roque - All Headline News Staff Writer Manila (AFP) - Typhoon 'Glenda' pummeled a torrent of heavy rains and strong winds on the northern Philippines on its way to Taiwan. Business establishments, the stock exchange, government offices and schools were forced to suspend operations. Parts of the capital, Manila were submerged under several inches of water. No immediate reports of casualties were reported. The government called for the cancellation of school classes in the capital and affected provinces in the main island of Luzon. The Philippine Stock Exchange followed suit and also suspended trading. Typhoon 'Glenda', whipped the country with winds of 130 kilometers an hour and gusts of up to 160 kilometers per hour. It is expected to reach Taiwan by Tuesday according to the state weather bureau. 'Glenda' follows Tropical Storm Florita that passed through the country two weeks ago. It left at least nine dead or missing by flash floods in the Philippines. It then caused chaos in China, where at it left 530 people dead. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004322284